Construction Crew Lead

About the role

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction with 120 years in business, more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants, and over 100 construction centers nationwide. The Construction Crew Lead assists the Crew Foreman in constructing quality building projects that are profitable and provide a positive construction experience for the customer. This position helps create a construction team that promotes a positive attitude, develops an atmosphere for setting and meeting goals, and strives to achieve company objectives, with potential for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Keep current with and apply Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards to every building
• Read, understand, and build according to construction plans
• Efficiently execute tasks needed to complete a quality building including but not limited to: digging and installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows, entry and other doors and door openings, installing various siding and roofing materials including hi-rib steel, shingles, wood and other siding materials and mortarless masonry units, finishing with metal and wood trims
• Provide the construction expertise, organizational and communication skills necessary to complete quality building projects profitably
• Provide leadership for the crew in all aspects of the building construction process (alongside the Crew Foreman)
• Assist in the technical training and re-training of crew members, including new hires, to ensure they are fully trained and follow all safety and construction procedures
• Assist in establishing healthy workplace environments that are safe, organized, productive, and enjoyable
• Help promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect among fellow employees, customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors
• Help create a positive team that enthusiastically works to achieve the objectives of the crew, the local construction center, and the entire company
• Assist in ensuring a positive construction experience for the customer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in building construction required
• Carpentry, framing, post-frame construction, or equivalent experience preferred
• Must hold a Class A CDL license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Desire to obtain OSHA 10-hour, Equipment Operation, and Competent Person Certifications once hired
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and provide leadership
• Participate in and lead formal training programs
• Ability to measure human productivity and improve effectiveness
• Embrace accountability and ownership
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Available to work a flexible schedule (6am to 6pm) including Saturdays during peak construction periods
• Ability to take direction and produce quality work efficiently
• Agree to comply with all safety processes and procedures
• Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly
• Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively
• Standard weight lifting requirements: 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
• Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Position requires 25% travel, including overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time

Pay

Salary is $25.00 to $28.00 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, typically 6am to 6pm, with Saturdays required during peak construction periods. Position requires 25% travel, which may include overnight stays up to two weeks at a time.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Excellent medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Training bonus
• Safety incentives
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Bad Weather Pay
• 401K Opportunity